Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Ragu

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Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Ragu

Come home to the tantalizing aromas of dinner, waiting for you in the slow cooker! Prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs put an Italian spin on hearty beef stew.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

8:35

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

oz thinly sliced prosciutto or pancetta, chopped

1 1/2

lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

jars (7 oz each) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, chopped (1 1/4 cups)

medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)

cup chopped celery

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

cloves garlic, finely chopped

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2

cup dry red wine

1 1/2

teaspoons dried basil leaves

1 1/2

teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

In 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook prosciutto over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix prosciutto and remaining ingredients.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours (or on High heat setting 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes).

Makes 6 servings

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 300

(Calories from Fat 150),

Total Fat 16g

(Saturated Fat 6g,
Trans Fat 1/2g),

Cholesterol 70mg;
Sodium 640mg;
Total Carbohydrate 13g

(Dietary Fiber 3g,
Sugars 7g),

Protein 26g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
1 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
3 1/2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Ragu

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens